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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $30,210 $40,330
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Premium Package     4,050 2,150
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Premium Package     3,685 1,955
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,009 1,641 9,100 6,300
Options (change) 1,617 1,341 8,280 5,730
Destination 795 795 995 995
Total Price $31,199 $32,431 $42,195 $50,395
Total Invoice $28,998 $30,220 $39,485 $47,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,706
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,199$32,431$42,195$50,395
Adjustments for Features0-175-835-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,199$32,256$41,360$48,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$7,175
Total Invoice$28,998$30,220$39,485$47,055
Adjustments for Features0-163-781-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$30,057$38,704$45,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$6,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,960$6,135$6,795$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$835$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-781-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length169.5 in174.7 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height65.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested160539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110549%

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